Archives: meaning, definitions and examples

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archives

 

[ หˆษ‘หrkaษชvz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

historical records

Archives refer to a collection of historical records or documents, typically containing important information or evidence of past events. Archives are usually preserved for research, reference, or historical purposes. They can include manuscripts, letters, photographs, maps, and other primary sources.

Synonyms

documents, records, repository

Examples of usage

  • The archives of the museum contain valuable documents dating back to the 18th century.
  • Researchers often visit archives to access original records for their studies.
Context #2 | Verb

store or maintain in archives

To archives means to store or maintain documents, records, or other materials in an archive for preservation and future reference. Archiving is an essential practice in libraries, museums, and organizations to ensure the longevity and accessibility of important information.

Synonyms

catalog, preserve, store

Examples of usage

  • The library archives rare books and manuscripts to protect them from damage.
  • The company archives old files to free up office space.

Translations

Translations of the word "archives" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arquivos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคฒเฅ‡เค–เคพเค—เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Archive

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ arsip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ั…ั–ะฒะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ archiwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒผใ‚ซใ‚คใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท archives

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ archivos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arลŸivler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ก ๋ณด๊ด€์†Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุฑุดูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ archivy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ archรญvy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกฃๆกˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ arhivi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjalasรถfn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ะฐา“ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฅแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arxiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ archivos

Etymology

The word 'archives' originated from the Greek word 'arkheion,' which referred to the home of the chief magistrate in ancient Greece where official records were kept. Over time, the term evolved to encompass any collection of historical documents. Archives play a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage and historical memory of societies.

See also: archive, archived, archiving, archivist, unarchived.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,994 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.